1878.] OF THE SENATE. 647

Combs, of Allegany, Lancaster,
Cooper, McLane,
Dennis, Miller,
Freeman, Newcomer,
Garey, Steiner,
Gorman, Stump,
Hepbron, Wilson—19.
Hill,

NEGATIVE.
Messrs. Franklin, Lee—2.

Said bill was then returned to the House of Delegates.

Mr. Bannon, from a Select Committee, (by unanimous

consent,) reported favorably,

Senate bill entitled an Act to provide for the building of a
school-house for colored children in the Fourth District, and
one in the First District of Anne Arundel County.

Which was read the first time.

Mr. Dennis, from a Select Committee, (by unanimous con-
sent,) reported favorably;

Senate bill entitled an Act to prohibit the taking or catch-
ing of oysters with scoops, drags, rakes or dredges or such
Hike instruments, in certain waters of Somerset County.

Which was read the first time.

The Clerk of the House of Delegates appeared, and de-
livered

House bill entitled an Act to repeal Section 19, of Article
21, of the Code of Public Local Laws, entitled "Washing-
ton County," sub-title "Almshouse," and re-enact the same
with amendments.

Which was read the first time, and referred to Senators
Newcomer, Bannon and Wilson.

Also, delivered

House bill entitled an Act to authorize the County Com-
missioners of Cecil County to revise and correct the valuation
of the lands of said county assessed to James E. Green, and
to refund to said Green any taxes that he may have paid by
reason of over valuation of said lands, &c.

Which was read the first time, and referred to the Com-
mittee on Finance.